Parents can’t always agree on the proper ways to raise a child, but there is one thing we can all come to nearly 100% agreement on…time flies when you’re raising kids.
One day you’re holding your brand new baby. The next day, they’re off to school.
Kids grow up fast, and it can be hard on our hearts!
But you know what? It’s all ok! And here’s why.
Yoplait ® Go Big™ is designed with your teen or tween in mind. Go Big knows how amazing teens and tweens are, so they’ve challenged me to write a letter to my tween about all of his awesome qualities.
A Letter to My Amazing Tween
Dear Tween-aged son,
As we wind down the last few months before you hit your teenage years, I want to tell you how proud I am of you. Watching you grow has been hard, but so rewarding. Just like any other Mom, there’s a little part of me that wants to shrink you back to the little blonde haired boy you once were. I hold your man sized shoes and wonder what happened to that little guy who used to cuddle up in my lap.
But then I think of how many things I’d miss if you were little forever.
I wouldn’t get to see your passion for music. The way you enjoy playing the trumpet that reminds me a little of my own band experiences. But you appreciate music in a way that’s all your own.
I’d miss out on you reading with your little sister when she’s desperate to hear a certain book, and I’m busy with the baby.
I couldn’t wake up to a note that you’d already emptied the dishwasher for me, because you had some extra time and you know it’s one of the first things I do each day.
You wouldn’t amaze me with your drive to stand up for your beliefs, even when it means taking an unpopular stand.
If you were still little, you wouldn’t be able to love reading big books or acing a math test or scoring more fantasy football points than your Dad. Seeing your passion for raising goats and playing baseball makes me appreciate who you are now.
So no, I wouldn’t shrink you back to babyhood even if I had a magic wand. You’re turning into an amazing tween, and I can’t wait to see how you grow as a teen.
Love always,
Mom
Feeding the “Always On the Go” Tween or Teen
Go Big gave us a free pack of pouches to try. My tween enjoyed the grip and rip method of opening the pouch.
I am so right there with you! My tween is just about the same height I am, his feet are HUGE and he’s definitely between boy and man. It’s bittersweet to think of how much he’s grown and changed but I am so proud of who he is.
I love this!! As much as I enjoyed my kids when they were young, I am really enjoying them now as teenagers. I very much enjoy watching them bloom!
We love those Go Big yogurts!! My kids aren’t quite teens yet, but they are huge fans of yogurt tubes and those finally enough to actually fill them up.
Just found your blog and I’m enjoying reading back through your posts. Lots of good stuff here!!
our children grow to fast but tweens is a time where independence is starting to grow they continue to love but fight for independence as well. I feel that we have to let go just a bit loved your letter
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Great post! We love Yoplaits Go Big yogurts!
Kind of in tears!
Aww! It definitely touched me to write this. He’s a pretty amazing guy. 🙂
I do not have a tween, but I definitely appreciate the sentiment of enjoying the age they are and appreciating the adult they are becoming. Thanks for sharing with us on #FridayFrivolity
Such a great post. I have quite a few more years until my kids hit their teen years.
My kids are all older now too and I love it! It’s fun to have little babies and toddlers running around but it’s also fun to have older kids that you can talk and laugh with.
There is always a kind of nostalgic feeling that moms can’t help at every new age stage or kids reach! I don’t think is sadness, but a feeling or realizing how fast time really goes.
When they start walking, when they go to school, etc. Just recently our daughter started here freshman year, and no one could have prepared me for the feeling that came along with it . . . a combinations of nostalgia and happiness for them.
Nice post Jamie!
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Stop making me cry Jamie!!! <3 So sweet <3